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| Play | 1. Fundamental Things | 3:19 | $0.99 |  |
| Play | 2. It's Your Love | 2:45 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 3. Coming Back to You | 3:05 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 4. Declaration of Love | 4:02 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 5. The Best of Everything | 3:34 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 6. Wonderful | 3:05 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 7. Dust My Broom | 2:44 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 8. I'll Never Stop Loving You | 3:04 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 9. I Will Be | 3:54 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 10. If I'm Not in Love | 4:29 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 11. Walkin' Blue | 2:47 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 12. We Will Find a Way | 4:23 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 13. Wonder Why | 4:14 | $0.99 | |
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Of all the American Idol contestants, Melinda Doolittle has been my favorite. I knew she wouldn't win with her sophisticated song stylings, but I also knew she had a voice we could be listening to for the next century...something like a modern day Gladys Knight or Ella Fitzgerald. So I have been looking forward to her first album for some time.
First, let may say everything is beautifully sung and I still believe she could become a musical legend. However, I hate to say the choice of songs left me cold. I would have much preferred an album of standards like her brilliant interpretation of Roger and Hart's "My Funny Valentine." A voice of this power and ability needs proven songs that can stand up to it and this mediocre collection of undistinguished R&B numbers simply does not.
First, let may say everything is beautifully sung and I still believe she could become a musical legend. However, I hate to say the choice of songs left me cold. I would have much preferred an album of standards like her brilliant interpretation of Roger and Hart's "My Funny Valentine." A voice of this power and ability needs proven songs that can stand up to it and this mediocre collection of undistinguished R&B numbers simply does not.
32 of 35 people found the following review helpful
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From start to finish, Melinda Doolittle's new album, "Coming Back to You" is simply soul magic. Thirteen songs showcase her vocal range with an exquisite blend of gritty blues, Tina Turner-style rockers, smooth jazz (imagine Nancy Wilson but even better), and beautiful ballads reminiscent of "My Funny Valentine" which feature Melinda's rich velvety vocals set against lush instrumental backdrops. Every song has as its foundation, soul, pure powerful heartfelt soul. Most albums have four or five "good" songs tops. This album has thirteen "incredible" songs, no duds! Each song is like a miniature tapestry, where Melinda paints a musical picture-story with her voice. If you're searching for an album you can play from start to finish, listen to over and over, and never tire of it, this one's for you.
30 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
"Let's get back to the fundamental things
Let's get back to the elements of style"
So sings Melinda Doolittle in the opening cut of "Coming Back to You", her debut CD. And get back she does, applying her impressive vocals to grooves, rhythms and melodies that span the best of the past, including songs from Robert Johnson (a scintillating "Dust My Broom", "Walking Blues") and Sammy Cahn (gorgeous renditions of "The Best of Everything", "I'll Never Stop Loving You" and "Wonder Why"). Other standouts include "It's Your Love", an outstanding "girl group" effort and "If I'm Not in Love", a song made famous by Faith Hill and reimagined as a soul burner. Few artists have the vocal chops of Melinda Doolittle, but it's her emotional connection to the material that makes her one of the best vocalists of her generation. This CD both satisfies and whets the appetite for more - five stars.
After listening to this CD for months, both in my car and on my home system, I have one recommendation for anyone who wants to understand how great Melinda is: Listen to "Wonder Why", the final song on "Coming Back to You".
It is just Melinda's voice, backed by a Fender Rhodes style piano. And her phrasing is astonishing - utterly beguiling. There are a few examples of an artist so completely inhabiting a song that it becomes a definitive version. Eva Cassidy's "Over The Rainbow" comes to mind, but where Eva's emotional center was one of human yearning so poignant as to break one's heart, Melinda's emotional center here is of the giddy feelings of first love; not a childish fantasy, but a mature appreciation of having the self-confidence to lose oneself in another. After being impressed with Melinda's star turn with "My Funny Valentine" on Idol, this performance proves that Melinda Doolittle was born to carry the Great American Songbook to a new generation.
All of the performances on "Coming Home to You" are great. "Wonder Why" is world class. Melinda, please do an album of standards and take your place as the Ella Fitzgerald of your generation.
Let's get back to the elements of style"
So sings Melinda Doolittle in the opening cut of "Coming Back to You", her debut CD. And get back she does, applying her impressive vocals to grooves, rhythms and melodies that span the best of the past, including songs from Robert Johnson (a scintillating "Dust My Broom", "Walking Blues") and Sammy Cahn (gorgeous renditions of "The Best of Everything", "I'll Never Stop Loving You" and "Wonder Why"). Other standouts include "It's Your Love", an outstanding "girl group" effort and "If I'm Not in Love", a song made famous by Faith Hill and reimagined as a soul burner. Few artists have the vocal chops of Melinda Doolittle, but it's her emotional connection to the material that makes her one of the best vocalists of her generation. This CD both satisfies and whets the appetite for more - five stars.
After listening to this CD for months, both in my car and on my home system, I have one recommendation for anyone who wants to understand how great Melinda is: Listen to "Wonder Why", the final song on "Coming Back to You".
It is just Melinda's voice, backed by a Fender Rhodes style piano. And her phrasing is astonishing - utterly beguiling. There are a few examples of an artist so completely inhabiting a song that it becomes a definitive version. Eva Cassidy's "Over The Rainbow" comes to mind, but where Eva's emotional center was one of human yearning so poignant as to break one's heart, Melinda's emotional center here is of the giddy feelings of first love; not a childish fantasy, but a mature appreciation of having the self-confidence to lose oneself in another. After being impressed with Melinda's star turn with "My Funny Valentine" on Idol, this performance proves that Melinda Doolittle was born to carry the Great American Songbook to a new generation.
All of the performances on "Coming Home to You" are great. "Wonder Why" is world class. Melinda, please do an album of standards and take your place as the Ella Fitzgerald of your generation.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Substance wins out.
This was a terrific first record. It may not have set the world on fire but every song is consistent. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Brian Chaput
Disappointing
I loved Melinda Doolittle on American Idol and thought she was the best contestant they every had. I looked forward to her first album, but this Christian music stuff is a real... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Jay Adeff
Good, but not great
Her voice is amazing, as always, and the music fairly diverse.
It just doesn't *pop*. It's a good CD for a mellow afternoon, for mood music.
It just doesn't *pop*. It's a good CD for a mellow afternoon, for mood music.
Published 14 months ago by Kate Hetu
melinda talent in amazing
love this cd it has lots of range blues, soul, pop, old standards like some of the great singers of another time..amazing I hope to hear lots more from her
Published 20 months ago by darrel w. esser
Horrible mix
I loved Melinda on AI and thought she should have won. This CD is mixed so that her voice is obscured by the instruments and back ground singers. Read more
Published 20 months ago by O. Costich
Al Green's Music style with Joss Stones Voice
I previewd this CD and from the first track to the last I heard Al Green's music and Joss Stone's vocal style. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Gregory D. Booker
Disappointing
I had really high hopes for Melinda's album, because of her 3rd-place finish on Idol behind Jordin Sparks & Blake Lewis. Read more
Published on April 18, 2010 by Mark Tadlock
A dispointment
I love Melinda Doolittle, I think that she is without a doubt one of the best singers ever on American Idol. She should have won but didn't. Read more
Published on February 23, 2010 by J. Carey
Outstanding
Malinda Doolittle has an amazing voice and is enjoyable to listen to.
She is a true professional and we look forward to more albums from her.
She is a true professional and we look forward to more albums from her.
Published on February 7, 2010 by Ronald Ridgway
Songs and production don't do her justice
Melinda Doolittle's voice is spectacular (a fact that apparently was lost on the "American Idol" voters who booted her from the show), but it deserves better than it gets on this... Read more
Published on February 1, 2010 by Ceejay
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